People who stutter (PWS) commonly experience social anxiety and develop avoidance behaviors related to speaking situations. Traditional fluency-enhancement techniques may be less effective when state anxiety interferes with communication. This course explores the integration of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies to support communication confidence and functional speaking outcomes. The course provides participants with conversational reframing techniques and therapeutic patterns designed to reduce anxiety and support goal achievement. Tim will share practical examples demonstrating how NLP- and CBT-informed approaches can help PWS improve participation and communication success.
Live Webinar
Tue, Jul 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate between three common cognitive distortions that lead to state anxiety for a person with stuttering.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze their hesitancy to disclose if they are a person with stuttering.
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate between working at the conscious level versus the unconscious level in CBT therapy.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Limitations of traditional therapy and the CBT/SLP toolbox |
| 10-20 Minutes | NLP applications and historical CBT skills in SLP |
| 20-35 Minutes | Trauma, bullying-induced anxiety, and subconscious re-imprinting |
| 35-50 Minutes | Management of state anxiety for high-stakes communication |
| 50-55 Minutes | Holistic therapy and future directions for the field |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Tim Mackesey
CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF
Tim began his career serving people who stutter (PWS) in 1992 and has earned Lifetime BCS-SCF recognition. He has taught the graduate-level stuttering course at Georgia State University and brings both professional expertise and personal insight to his work. Drawing from his own experiences with social anxiety related to stuttering, Tim recognized the essential role of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in holistic treatment for both himself and his clients. In addition to CBT, Tim is a Master Practitioner in NLP, Neurosemantics, and hypnotherapy. He is also trained in Interactive Guided Imagery and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Tim owns a private practice in Atlanta, Georgia, and has served as an expert witness in several neurogenic stuttering cases resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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Financial: Tim Mackesey was paid an honorarium for this presentation. He owns a private practice devoted to stuttering and fluency disorders in Atlanta, GA.
Non-financial: Tim is founder of Raise Your Voice, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to education and advocacy for people who stutter.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by SpeechPathology.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
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